If you’re an ardent PlayStation fan, you’ve no doubt seen the teasers. Today, I’m extremely excited to share the final, full-length version of our “From Ashes” live action trailer for God of War: Ascension, featuring a special arrangement of Ellie Goulding’s “Hanging On.” This is just about the biggest production we’ve ever undertaken for a God of War commercial or trailer — or for any PS3 game for that matter. We are very proud of how it turned out, and we hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it.

Everyone knows Kratos has anger management issues; he will stop at nothing to get revenge on Ares and all of the gods that have betrayed him. In God of War 1-3, **SPOILER ALERT** we got to experience Kratos’ quest for vengeance as he took down Ares, and literally climbed his way to the top of Olympus to defeat Zeus himself. God of War: Ascension, however, is set before the first God of War game. Through the course of the story, we get to see a more human side of Kratos as he deals with the pain and loss of having just lost everything he has ever loved. We worked closely with Imaginary Forces, the creative minds behind some of the gorgeous cutscenes in Ascension and some of the past God of War games, and Santa Monica Studio to bring Kratos and his family to life, paying careful attention to each minute detail.

If you are like most other red-blooded Americans, you’re probably going to be watching the Super Bowl this coming Sunday. If you happen to watch the game streaming online—an increasingly popular way to enjoy the big game—or have it streaming as your second-screen info source for the game, you’ll be able to catch a unique one-minute version of the trailer airing during the Super Bowl live stream.

If the recent single-player gameplay video left you hungry for more news about the epic single campaign waiting for you in the game, you are in luck. That was just the tip of the iceberg. We hosted a media event last night with a bunch of the top gaming media in the country to show off the first half hour or so of the game. Watch for their in-depth impressions to start popping up online today.

In the meantime, here are a couple of brand-new screenshots from the single player campaign. Look for more screens of your favorite Spartan warrior in the online preview coverage, along with playthrough videos of the spectacular opening of the game showing some brand new attacks, areas, enemies and more.

If that wasn’t enough reason to go out and pre-order, don’t forget that you’ll be able to sample the next PS3-exclusive from Naughty Dog, creators of the amazing Uncharted series, before anyone else. If you hadn’t heard yet, there will be an exclusive-access demo of The Last of Us that will only be accessible via God of War: Ascension’s main menu prior to the launch of TLOU.

I can’t remember a time in my gaming life where I was this excited. God Of War, MLB The Show, The Last Of Us. Also Feb 20th and E3. Very excited to have the next Playstation sitting beside my PS3 and Vita

Great live action trailer. Really felt like emotion was what was trying to be conveyed there….hope that means that the game will also be focusing attention on the emotional aspect of the Kratos and his journey.

Side comment about the trailer, with all the emotional build up that went on in the trailer, it would have culminated perfectly into a bout of rage if he would have used his circular move to wipe out the encroaching soldiers. As it is now, it just focuses on the emotional aspect, and leaves you hanging there. Which is nice in it’s own way….not sure if at this point in the entry if he’s supposed to be “the god of war” yet or not. But if he is, he should have exploded with anger. If not, then perfectly done!

I remember when i first heard they were making another GOW, and cried out because they wouldn’t let a great series die great. NOW, after the multi beta has ended I find that the Rage has been rekindled. I cannot wait.

This is definitely the best trailer Sony has ever made. To bad they don’t make more of these, it would sell a lot more games. They should make a Last Of Us trailer, since a lot of gamers that don’t read gaming new a lot probably have minimum knowledge about it.

Damn that screenshot is pure awesomeness so beautiful…PS3 and Sony are so above the others….Hardcore GoW fan here….since the announcement of this game it was already ready to be pre-ordered…..can’t wait.Oh and I’m eager to play TLoU demo too.Also I’m dying to see the 1st 30 min gameplay but I don’t want spoilers…oh St.Monica why did you do that?…you’re killing me.

Wow haven’t been liking the live action trailers lately (littlebigplanet racers,PSASBR) but this one was so well done..why didn’t u guys use this kratos in the PSASBR trailer? Lol can’t wait for this game! LONG LIVE PS3!!!

Oh just watched the live action trailer…impressive….that guy is very similar to Kratos and that thing with the ashes….simply fantastic….Sony I’m never disappointed with you….although I’ll be if you announce the PS4.

Besides the awesome single player, I wanted to play more of the multiplayer. I actually had fun playing and I couldn’t believe you guys pulled it off. I mostly liked Team Favor of the Gods and that FFA mode as well.

Really Sony? a 2 minute Super Bowl ad? I thought it was 4 million for a 30 second ad, so this is 16 million? Wow, I cant wait to see future ads and this must﻿ mean Sony has learned from their ads/marketing fiasco and now everything that should get ads/marketed will get it and proper ads/marketing. I dont know how good this ad is but we will see. And that bundle is overpriced, the AC3 bundle is 300 but this one that is the same thing but includes the GoW Collection is 350 when the game is only 30? I would have bought it if it was 300.